Regular Meeting of Council

That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of November 10, 2020 be approved as circulated.

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 13, 2020.

That Council receives the delegation from Ron Parkinson pertaining to Septic Re-Inspection, Level 4 Program.

That Council receives the delegation from Chris and Michelle Smolarz pertaining to the use of the municipal unopened road allowance.

That Council receives the report for the Building Department as submitted by the Chief Building Official as information only.

That Council receives the Progress Report on Properties Inspected in 2017, 2018 and 2019 as information only, as submitted by the Septic Inspector.

That Council receives the report Construction Agreement as submitted by the Chief Building Official for information and; Furthermore That Council approve entering into a Construction Agreement and requiring a $5,000.00 security deposit from the property owner Wayne Granger and Joyce Helmer for 1269 Inlet Bay Road and; Furthermore That all costs associated with the Construction Agreement to be borne by the applicant and; That the Construction Agreement be approved at this meeting and the Agreement to be registered on title and; That a By-Law with the amended agreement will come forth at the next council meeting.

That Council receives the monthly operations report for the By-Law Department as information only, as submitted by the By-law officer.

That Council receives the Monthly Operations Report as information only, as submitted by the Fire Chief.

That Council receives this report as submitted by the Fire Chief and; That Council appoint the following firefighter to the roster for a 3 month probationary period: Mikaela Kauffeldt – Station 1 and; Furthermore that Council remove the following firefighters from the roster: Dinnon McMillan - Station 2 Andrea Duraes – Station 2 Morgan Gadway – Station 4 Steve McKenzie – Station 1 Veronica Gizuk – Station 6

That Council receives the monthly report as submitted by the Property Supervisor for information purposes only.

That Council receives the report Cardiff Pool – Capital Repairs submitted by the CAO/Treasurer.

That Council approve the tender for the removal and replacement of the Cardiff Pool Change Room Building in the amount of $130,788 plus HST from Royalty General Construction Ltd.

That Council approve the bid from Acapulco Pools in the amount of $246, 739 plus HST for the pool work consisting of installing a 60 mil commercial grade pool liner, upgrade filter, mechanical room ceiling, stairs to the mechanical room and concrete floor in mechanical room and; At the additional cost of $19, 752 for a pool heater.

That Council approves $177,527 plus HST to be budgeted in 2021 for the pool work to be completed.

That Council receives the report Deer Creek Bridge – Emergency Footing Foundation Repairs submitted by the CAO/Treasurer and furthermore; Council fund the Deer Creek Bridge – Emergency Footing Foundation Repairs from Reserves. Yes: Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives the October 2020 Report as submitted by the Economic Development Coordinator as information only. Yes: Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives correspondence from the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce regarding the "BuyCloseBy Season" project; And further Council supports, in principle, the project dating from November 15, 2020 to December 31, 2020 for the 2020 Christmas Season. Yes: Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Mayor Dave Burton, Councillor Cam McKenzie, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That the General Accounts for the month of October, 2020 in the amount of $ 781,744.43 be approved. Yes: Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Councillor Ruth Strong, Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, and Councillor Cam McKenzie

That Council receives the report Glamor Lake Park Restoration – Amendment to Budget submitted by the CAO/Treasurer and furthermore; Council authorize Glamor Lake Park Restoration expenses, in the amount of $5,795.74, be funded within the Parks and Recreation 2020 Budget. Yes: Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Ruth Strong, Mayor Dave Burton, Councillor Cam McKenzie, and Councillor Suzanne Partridge

That Council receives the report “Application for Write Off of Uncollectible Taxes” and; Further That Council approve the reduction of taxes for the properties listed on the attached schedule for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 pertaining to section 357. Yes: Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Councillor Ruth Strong, Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, and Councillor Cam McKenzie

That Council receives the Monthly Report- October 2020 as submitted by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer for information only. Yes: Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Councillor Ruth Strong, Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, and Councillor Cam McKenzie

That the following application for the Closure and Conveyance of Shoreline Road Allowance be declared surplus land by Council and that the application be approved in principle and be forwarded to Bishop and Rogers for processing for applicants; Warrington, Peter and Linda Con. 5, Lot 27, RP19R3461, Part 2, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 101 000 43900. Yes: Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Mayor Dave Burton, Councillor Cam McKenzie, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives the report “more information regarding Therese Giaschi Shore Road Allowance” as submitted by the Chief Building Official and; That Council approves Option #1, as set out in this recommendation. Option: 1. That the following application for the closure and conveyance of shoreline road allowance be declared surplus lands by Council and that the application be approved in principle and be forwarded to Bishop and Rogers for processing for: Applicant: Giaschi, Therese and David Con. 12, Lot 33, Burnt River/Wilberforce Lake, 1077 Saunders Road, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll# 4601 601 000 72500 and; Furthermore That the applicant complies with all conditions set out by the Municipal Planner and the Chief Building Official moving forward. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives this report, Shore Road Allowance Closure By-law to stop up, close and convey as submitted by the Clerk for information and: Furthermore That Council accepts the recommendations in this report and that bylaw to stop up, close and convey the original shore road allowance be approved at this meeting for Applicant(s):Debi Andison and James Chase. Con Yes: Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Mayor Dave Burton, Councillor Cam McKenzie, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives this report, Shore Road Allowance Closure By-law to stop up, close and convey as submitted by the Clerk for information and: Furthermore That Council accepts the recommendations in this report and that bylaw to stop up, close and convey the original shore road allowance be approved at this meeting for Applicant(s):Leigh Winfield, Laura Winfield-Born, James Born and Valerie Hoover.Con. 9, Lot 19, Plan 397, Lot 3, Paudash Lake, 1029 Geneva Trail, Highlands East, County of Haliburton, Roll # 4601 102 000 20500. Yes: Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives this report, Unopened Road Allowance Application-Anita Grant-Bowers as submitted by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer and the Municipal Clerk for information and; Furthermore That Council approves Option #1 1. That Council approves the application for the use of the unopened road allowance for applicant: Anita Grant-Bowers, lands located at Con. 10, Lot 16, and; Furthermore That Ms. Grant-Bowers fulfill all criteria within By-law and policy # 2007-53, The Use of Unopened Road Allowance and; That the Road Superintendent do an inspection of the land and; That an entrance permit be applied for and; That the Municipality of Highlands East enters into a legal agreement once all criteria within By-law 2007-53 are completed and; That Ms. Grant-Bowers is responsible for all cost associated with the criteria of Bylaw 2007-53 and a legal agreement between herself and the municipality. Yes: Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Mayor Dave Burton, Councillor Cam McKenzie, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives this report, Unopened Road Allowance Policy and Acknowledgment for usage by Chris and Michelle Smolarz as submitted by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer and the Municipal Clerk for information and; Furthermore That Council approves Option #1 1. That Council approves the Acknowledgment for the use of the unopened road allowance for Chris and Michelle Smolarz, lands located at Con. 11, Lot 30-31, and; Furthermore That the Smolarz’s fulfill all criteria within policy 2007-53, The Use of Unopened Road Allowance and; That an Entrance Permit be applied for and the Road Superintendent do an inspection of the land and; That the Municipality of Highlands East enters into a legal agreement with the applicants, Smolarz and all cost associated with the legal agreement be paid by the applicant. Yes: Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Ruth Strong, Mayor Dave Burton, and Councillor Cam McKenzie No: Councillor Suzanne Partridge

That Council receives the memo from the Municipal Planner as information and; That Council requests the applicants, John and Joanne Spekkers prepare a current survey to confirm the location of all buildings and structures as well as existing setbacks and; That Council declare the application complete and schedule of a public planning meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Yes: Councillor Suzanne Partridge, Councillor Ruth Strong, Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, and Councillor Cam McKenzie

That Council receives the memo from the Municipal Planner as information and; That Council deem the application for Gerald and Luisa Funk to be complete so a public meeting may be scheduled in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives the Municipal Planner's memo as information and; That Council request the applicants; Michael Weiss and Gwyneth Barlow prepare a current survey to confirm the location of the new dwelling as well as its related setbacks and; That Council deem the application to be complete so a public meeting may be scheduled in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council adjourn the Public Planning Meeting at 10:39 AM and; That Council reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives and files the resolutions from other municipalities and counties for the November 10, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East support Loyalist Township resolution regarding funding for community groups and service clubs affected by pandemic and; That the governments of Ontario and Canada confirm that funding will be available for local smaller charities, community groups and service clubs and; That copy of this resolution with Loyalist Township's resolution be circulated to the Prime Minister of Canada, Premier of Ontario, MP for Haliburton,-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Jamie Schmale, and MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Laurie Scott. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That Council receives and files the Correspondence of the November 10, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That By-law # 2020-71, being a by-law to stop up, close and convey the shoreline road allowance to Andison at the November 10, 2020 be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That By-law # 2020-72, being a by-law to stop up, close and convey the shoreline road allowance to Winfield, Born and Hoover at the November 10, 2020 be Enacted, Approved and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That By-law # 2020-73, being a by-law for Reil rezoning amendement to be enacted, approved and sign with the corporate seal attached. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That By-law #2020-74 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of November 10, 2020 be Enacted, Approved, and Signed with the Corporate Seal attached. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong

That the Regular Meeting of Council for November 10, 2020 be adjourned at 11:31 AM. Yes: Mayor Dave Burton, Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall, Councillor Cam McKenzie, Councillor Suzanne Partridge, and Councillor Ruth Strong